Wolverines open Big Ten season with a bang

Michigan 44, Purdue 13 : Michigan 44, Purdue 13: A comprehensive guide to our coverage

Posted on Sat, Oct 6, 2012 : 10 p.m.

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Michigan defensive end Craig Roh and linebacker Jake Ryan celebrate after bringing down Purdue quarterback Caleb TerBush in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana on Saturday.

With two weeks between a a bad loss to Notre Dame and its Big Ten season opener against Purdue, the Michigan football team had a lot of questions to answer.

How would Denard Robinson respond after the worst performance of his career? After struggling against non-confrence opponents, how would the team look against Big Ten competition? And could the defense find the turnover magic its lacked all season?

In a 44-13 win, the Wolverines answered all those questions and more. Robinson led the way with 235 rushing yards, 105 yards passing, a touchdown and no interceptions. The defense came up with four turnovers and Michigan handled the chic pick of late to win the Big Ten Leaders Division with ease.

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Pete Cunningham covers sports for AnnArbor.com.

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